[Code 1993, § 3.06(1)]
Pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 66.0609, the Village elects
the alternative system of approving certain claims against the Village.
[Code 1993, § 3.06(2) — (4)]
(a)
Payments may be made from the treasury after the Clerk-Treasurer
audits and approves each claim as a proper charge and endorses his
approval on the claim after having determined that the following conditions
have been complied with:
(1)
Funds are available for such payment pursuant to the budget
approved by the Village Board.
(2)
The service covered by such claim has been authorized by the
proper official, department head, board or commission.
(3)
The service has been actually rendered in conformity with such
authorization.
(4)
The claim is just and valid pursuant to law.
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The Clerk-Treasurer may require the submission of such proof
and evidence to support the conditions as he, in his discretion, may
deem necessary.
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(b)
The authority extended in Subsection (a) of this section to the Clerk-Treasurer shall apply to regular payroll checks of Village employees, the salaries of elected Village officials and all other financial claims against the Village which are in the nature of bills and vouchers. However, no action may be brought or maintained against the Village upon a claim, unless the claimant complies with Wis. Stats. § 893.80.
(c)
No less than monthly, the Clerk-Treasurer shall file with the Village
Board a list of the claims approved, showing the date paid, name of
claimant, purpose and amount.
[Code 1993, § 3.06(5)]
The Village Board shall authorize an annual detailed audit of
its financial transactions and accounts by a public accountant licensed
under Wis. Stats. Ch. 442, and designated by the Village Board.
[Code 1993, § 3.06(6)]
The Clerk-Treasurer shall be covered by a fidelity bond in an
amount of not less than $5,000.
